Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameJerry Robert LINVILLE [305], [17239], [17240], [17241]
BirthApr 25, 1941, Rockingham County, North Carolina [305], [17239], [17241]
DeathSep 18, 2023, Guilford County, North Carolina [17241]
BurialLakeview Memorial Park, 3600 N. O’Henry Blvd, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [17241]
Spouses
BirthMay 25, 1947, Rockingham County, North Carolina [305], [17239]
DeathNov 22, 2017 [17239]
BurialLakeview Memorial Park, 3600 N. O’Henry Blvd, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [17239]
MotherOra Estelle PRICE (1919-1985)
MarriageFeb 14, 1970, Guilford County, North Carolina [305], [17240], [17241]
Obituary Online notes for Jerry Robert LINVILLE
9/19/2023

Jerry Robert Linville, 82, of Pleasant Ridge Road, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 18, 2023, at his residence.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, September 21 at Lakeview Memorial Park.

Jerry was born in Rockingham County to the late Lawrence O. Linville, Jr., and Ruth Knight Linville.

He married the love of his life, Barbara, on February 14, 1970, where they built a life full of love and happiness together.

His career began as a truck driver with Signal Delivery Service, later transferring to UPS, where he retired after many years of service. Jerry was a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather. Away from work, he enjoyed being outdoors, and spending time with family. He was a member of Glencoe United Methodist Church and was a faithful servant of his Lord Jesus Christ.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Linville, his sister Hilda Linville, and brother Dean Linville.

He is survived by his daughter Chrystal Groce and husband Mark; grandchildren Mackenzie and Maddie; brother William Vestal Linville and wife Jackie; sister Barbara Rebb; and sister Joan Becker and husband John.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Hospice of the Piedmont for their support in his final moments of life.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr. High Point, NC 27262.
Online condolences may be made at www.forbisanddick.com.
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Obituary published on Legacy.com by Forbis & Dick Funeral Home - North Elm Chapel on Sep. 19, 2023. [17241]
Obituary Online notes for Barbara Gray (Spouse 1)
Barbara Rumley Linville, 70, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at the Guilford County Hospice Home, Beacon Place.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 26, at Forbis and Dick Funeral Service, 1118 North Elm Street, Greensboro, with Pastor Selena Scott officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park.

Barbara was born in Rockingham County, to the late John LeRoy and Ora Price Rumley. She performed many years of service at Sears and Roebuck before returning home full time to devote her time, talents, and love to build a home for her husband, Jerry, and daughter, Chrystal. Barbara excelled as a wife, mother, and grandmother, and she loved her family beyond measure. She was a member of Glencoe United Methodist Church and was a faithful, enduring servant of her Lord Jesus Christ.

Besides her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her sisters, Charlotte Rumley Bishop and Marion Rumley Wright.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Linville, of the home; daughter, Chrystal Groce and husband, Mark of Kernersville; grandchildren, Mackenzie and Maddie; brother, Games Rumley and wife, Joyce of Raleigh.
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Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell
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